Bhutan’s tourism policy is unique and carefully regulated to preserve its culture and environment. Here’s an overview of the tourist visa process for Bhutan.

Documents Required to apply tourist visa

Passport: A valid passport with at least six months of validity from the date of entry.
Passport-sized Photograph: Recent color photographs may be required.
Tour Itinerary: A detailed itinerary of the tour arranged by the tour operator.
Travel Insurance: It is recommended to have travel insurance.

Book through tour operatour: All tourists, must book their trip through a tour operator.
Tourist Visa Application:
The tour operator will handle the visa application process on behalf of the tourist.
The visa application is submitted to the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB).

Tourist Visa Fees:
A non-refundable visa fee of USD 40 is typically charged.

Sustainable Development Fee (SDF):
Tourists are required to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 200 per person per night. This fee contributes to Bhutan’s sustainable development, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation efforts.

Bhutan tourist Visa Approval

The visa is usually processed within a few days.
Upon approval, a visa clearance letter will be issued by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Tourists must present this visa clearance letter upon arrival in Bhutan to get their visa stamped into their passport.

Toutist Entry Points to Bhutan General Information

Tourists can enter Bhutan via flights to Paro International Airport.
Overland entry through Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar (border towns with India).
Bhutan Travel Packages
Bhutan operates on a “High Value, Low Impact” tourism policy to ensure that the country isn’t overwhelmed by tourists. Travel packages includes accommodation, meals, transport, and a guide.

Food and Restaurant in Bhutan:

Bhutanese have their own hot and spicy cuisine.  Shakam Datashi, Dumplings, Ema Datashi, Shakam Paa are some dishes you can try when traveling there.  But there are western menu to all the western standard hotel and restaurants.
Language and culture:
Bhutanse national language is Dzongkhar, which is a old Tibetan language. City people can speak English. There are some Nepali origin Bhutanese who speak Nepali as well as. Bhutan is a Purely Buddhist country. Their culture is based on Buddhism.

Money:
Bhutan has their own currency called Nultrum. But they accept major foreign currency. Us$, Euro and Indian Rupee are easily accepted.

Climate:
Bhutan has a monsoon from Bay of Bengal. June, July and August remain rainy. The winter gets below zero to the northern part.

Political system:
Bhutan is a Kingdom. They have a prime minister from the people. The king directly rule the kingdom.

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